Michelle & Queso
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Kirkland Signature: 2009 Columbia Valley Merlot
Kirkland Signature from Costco
2009 Columbia Valley Merlot
Price: $7.99
Complexity: While not terribly complex, the berry flavors are held up by a dark almost chocolately base, which makes it a pleasant glass for the price.
Enjoyability: Absolutely enjoyable. If you enjoy merlots, you will be surprised by the flavor and flexibility of this wine. It can be paired with many dishes, but I especially enjoyed it with beef dishes and cheeses.
Kirkland Signature Wine Connection - 2008 Review
"It encompasses the valleys formed by the Columbia River and its tributaries, including the Walla Walla River, the Snake River, and the Yakima River. The Columbia valley stretches between the 46th parallel and 47th parallel which puts it in line with the well known French wine growing regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy."
"The northern latitude gives the areas two more hours of additional daylight during the summer growing season than wine regions of California receive. The volcanic and sandy loam soil of the valley offers good drainage and is poor in nutrients, ideal in forcing the vine to concentrate its resources into the grape clusters."
2009 Columbia Valley Merlot
Price: $7.99
Flavor: If you can get past the fact that the label clearly shows this is a Costco brand of wine, you are going to enjoy this bottle. This is wonderful full bodied (in my opinion) merlot. Hints of cherry and berries, with a spicy, dark woody background make this wine hearty and delicious.
A few days after having a glass of this wine, Ben and I went to dinner at Ruth's Chris. I had one $12 glass of a common merlot that can purchased at the local grocery store. I kept thinking how much more I would be enjoying that meal if I had a glass of this Costco merlot, not to mention I could have an entire bottle for a couple dollars less than I was paying for this one plain glass.
Aroma: Nice, deep with blended tannins. It just smells hearty.
Affordability: Great price. I will definitely be buying this wine again.
Kirkland Signature Wine Connection - 2008 Review
"It encompasses the valleys formed by the Columbia River and its tributaries, including the Walla Walla River, the Snake River, and the Yakima River. The Columbia valley stretches between the 46th parallel and 47th parallel which puts it in line with the well known French wine growing regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy."
"The northern latitude gives the areas two more hours of additional daylight during the summer growing season than wine regions of California receive. The volcanic and sandy loam soil of the valley offers good drainage and is poor in nutrients, ideal in forcing the vine to concentrate its resources into the grape clusters."
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